Articles by Alex Baird
Recovering footballer turns to soccer
A sickening injury in another code has led to Dutch-born Colac Otway Rovers recruit Thijs Helder making a return to his native sport soccer this season.
Duo makes the cut for final two games
Colac footballer Ethan Floyd and Winchelsea gun Cassidy Parish could feature in Vic Country’s final two national carnival games after selectors included the pair in a reduced squad.
Swans end Simpson’s run
A young Alvie side has thrown its hat in the ring as a genuine premiership contender after handing Simpson its first loss of the netball season.
Star Saint a welcome addition
Molly Buchanan has returned to Birregurra as one of Colac district netball’s most prolific midcourters after leaving the Saints a rising star of the competition.
Vic Country call-up for Winchelsea gun
Vic Country coach Matt Battistello says officials are eager to unleash Winchelsea’s Cassidy Parish on junior football’s biggest stage against Vic Metro.
Netballers to play at home
Colac district mentor Tracey Tann says showcasing the association’s best junior netballers at home is a fitting way to end a successful 2017 at representative level.
Close friends to bring up milestones
Whatever South Colac’s Janelle Monaghan has achieved on a netball court, it’s likely fellow Roo Edwina Parker has been by her side.
Falcons to rest Tiger ahead of nationals
Colac footballer Ethan Floyd has a good excuse for missing the Geelong Falcons’ return to Central Reserve tomorrow.